Communities across Western North Carolina are planning a yearlong commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Led by volunteer committees, the effort will include local history programs, ...

The 2026 Xpress Primary Voter Guide has arrived. Xpress is focused on local races specific to Buncombe County. We are running the guide in two parts in our Feb. 11 and Feb. 18 issues. But you can find ...

The City of Asheville is moving forward with a sidewalk restoration project on North Lexington Avenue aimed at improving pedestrian safety and accessibility. Funded by the 2024 general obligation bond ...

(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced appointments to boards and commissions. Governor Stein has appointed the following to the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Western North Carolina Recovery ...

In response to a call to action by national advocacy groups on Feb. 17, The Asheville Fights Back Network sponsors a rally at 3 p.m. at 1 Pack Square (the amphitheater), downtown, as part of a ...

Last year the Trump administration canceled a federal program that promised up to $10 million for the network of clinics where she works. // Photo by Andrew Jones by ANDREW JONES, KFF Health News CELO ...

B.A.S.S. officials announced that Tennessee Department of Tourist Development has been named a Local Classic Partner for the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour, which ...

When Jennifer Martyn replaced her own HVAC system using a little-known federal program, she realized something bigger was ...

Unlike the Asheville City Council primary, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, District 2 race is less involved — at ...

In the 2024 primary race for District 11, there were only two candidates facing off: U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards and his primary ...

Early voting runs Thursday, Feb. 12-Saturday, Feb. 28. Polls are open 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. weekdays. Saturday dates and hours are ...

ArtsAVL, Buncombe County’s nonprofit arts council, has released the results of its 2026 nonpartisan candidate survey on arts and culture, providing voters with insight into how local candidates view ...